Preserving Swedish heritage through innovation
Welcome to Packoped, where the legacy of the Swedish Flakmoped comes to life. Flakmoped is pronounced /flɑːkmʊp’eːd/ with long A and long E, literally translating to “flatbed moped”. Explore its impact on industries and fishing communities, and see how this iconic vehicle shaped the nation’s culture and ingenuity.
Discover the Legacy and Vision of the Swedish Flakmoped
The Flakmoped has been around for over 70 years now and every Swede you meet will have a story to tell you relating to one.
Back in the days, when milk was delivered to your door step, fishermen brought their catch to the market and handymen travelled across the cities, the Flakmoped was a crucial everyday vehicle. Today, we are actually slightly moving back to door delivery when you think about food and parcel delivery – it’s not a new concept to have fresh milk delivered to your doorstep every morning.
Key Highlights of Swedish Flakmoped Legacy
This section presents pivotal insights, summarising the Flakmoped’s milestones and cultural impact.
1958
Crescent 1189
The first Flakmoped with the design we recognise today is built.
10,000+
Flakmoped built since 1958
Unfortunately, there exist no exact numbers on how many flakmopeder have been produced.
Everywhere
Transforming Mobility
Flakmoped were so popular that harbours and industrial parking lots often had 20+ lined up.
More than just a means to an end
While the Flakmoped was of course pivotal in the industry, it also gave freedom to many. It even is reflected in the instructions manual of the 1193 model where two different loading capacities were listed, according to age: maximum of 150kg if the driver is over 18 years old, and 100kg if they are underage. Many old photos show teenagers driving Flakmoped, presumably for both business and pleasure.
And while it was strictly speaking never allowed to drive people around on the flat bed, it may still occasionally occur under Sweden’s Midnight Sun.
Explore the Fascinating History of Flakmoped in Pictures
This section highlights a curated gallery of images showcasing the iconic design and lasting impact of Swedish Flakmopeds. All pictures are from the Swedish DigitaltMuseum, see all Flakmoped pictures they have here.
